Duke Of Devonshire Collection (page 3)

Statuary Gallery, Chatsworth House, c1903. Artist: Pawson & Brailsford
Statuary Gallery, Chatsworth House, c1903. The first house at Chatsworth near Bakewell in Derbyshire was built by Bess of Hardwick (c1527-1608) and her second husband Sir William Cavendish (1505-1557)

The Duchess of Devonshire, (1904)
The Duchess of Devonshire. Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. Georgiana Cavendish (1757-1806) was famous for her beauty, her political campaigning, gambling, and unorthodox domestic arrangements

Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908), Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1906
Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Spencer Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, MP for Radnor, 1875
Spencer Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1875. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Holker Hall, Cumbria, home of the Duke of Devonshire, c1880. The house was inherited in 1834 by Wiliam Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Burlington, who had it remodelled between 1838 and 1842

The Duke of Devonshire, c1891-1908. Artist: Russell & Sons
The Duke of Devonshire, c1891-1908. Spencer Compton Cavendish, (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Artist: Russell & Sons
Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875

Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Mrs Disraeli on the right runs a Baby Farm. Huddled in the corner behind her are all the Baby Bills

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His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, K.G

Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3.5|mi|km northeast of Bakewell and west of Chesterfield

Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3. 5|mi|km
Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3.5|mi|km northeast of Bakewell and west of Chesterfield

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"The Duke of Devonshire: A Legacy of Grandeur and Influence" Step into the world of the Duke of Devonshire, where opulence meets power. Chatsworth House, nestled in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, stands as a testament to his noble lineage. Circa 1880, this magnificent estate serves as the ancestral home for generations of Dukes. But Chatsworth House is not his only domain; Holker Hall also falls under his stewardship. This architectural marvel showcases the Duke's refined taste and love for beauty. Venturing beyond his estates, we catch glimpses of captivating views in Chatsworth and Matlock captured by an unknown artist in 1898. These landscapes reflect the serene surroundings that have shaped the Duke's character. Hardwick Hall proudly displays itself as "A Seat of His Grace The Duke of Devonshire. " Painted by Leonard Willoughby circa 1907, this masterpiece captures both grandeur and elegance synonymous with its owner. The Duke's influence extends far beyond architecture and artistry. In 1888, he hosted a lavish banquet for Lord Salisbury and Hartington at the behest of Nonconformist Unionist Association—an event shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly significant. Lord Hartington himself was no stranger to public speaking. An engraving from that same year depicts him addressing a Liberal Unionist meeting at Inverness—a testament to his political prowess. The Duke's involvement extended even further—laying foundations for cultural institutions like Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington while welcoming royalty like Queen Victoria herself upon her arrival at Victoria Station on November 2nd (litho). His presence reverberated through Whitehall too—the Council Chamber witnessed him presiding over crucial sessions such as The Court of Claims to perform Services at Coronation on December 4th (engraving). Intriguingly enough, politics found their way into every facet of the Duke's life.